I still expect you to log your homework in your assignment pad each day in class.
Here are four essential questions we will work toward answering in our time together:
Tuesday (June 22) Homework
Complete The Secret Life of Bees student paragraph revision handout
FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!
Monday (June 21) Homework
1. Get Grade sheet signed
2. Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!
Friday (June 18) Homework
Read "The Chaser" and answer multiple choice questions
NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY
Thursday (June 17) Homework
Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY
Wednesday (June 16) Homework
Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR FRIDAY
Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Tuesday (June 15) Homework
Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!
FOR THURSDAY
Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Friday (June 14) Homework
Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Vocab activities for unit 10
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!
Friday (June 11) Homework
Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Vocab activities for unit 10
Thursday (June 10) Homework
1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page
2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Wednesday (June 9) Homework
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FOR FRIDAY
1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page
2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz
Tuesday (June 8) Homework
1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!
Monday (June 7) Homework
1. Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
2. Get Grade Sheet Signed
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!
Friday (June 4) Homework
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE - 6/11
Thursday (June 3) Homework
TONIGHT
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete outline for research essay
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
Tuesday (June 1) Homework
TONIGHT
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)
Wednesday (May 26) Homework
Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)
Tuesday (May 25) Homework
1. Review for OMM Unit Test
2. Complete Driving Question Response revision (include textual support from source)
3. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)
Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25
Monday (May 24) Homework
1. Complete BOTH sides of grammar handout (sentence revision)
2. Bring responses to Driving Questions to class
3. Review for OMM Unit Test (Wednesday)
4. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees (take notes for possible quiz)
Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25
Friday (May 21)
Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions
5/26 Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Thursday (May 20)
1. Study for Vocab Unit 8
FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions
5/26 Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Wednesday (May 19)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions
2. Study for Vocab Unit 8 (quiz moved to Friday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions
5/26 Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Tuesday (May 18)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions
2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions
2. Vocab. Unit 8 quiz
Monday (May 17)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 - Answer Study Questions
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions
2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)
Friday (May 14)
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes
Thursday (May 13)
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes
FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER
Wednesday (May 12)
TONIGHT
1. Work on Book Review (Due TOMORROW)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
Make link to your review on Moodle
BRING IN A HARD COPY
2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE MONDAY)
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay (First Completed Draft) - due Thursday
3. Study for Vocab. Quiz - Unit 6
MONDAY 5/3 Romeo & Juliet Theme Essay - Final Draft Due
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Tuesday (April 27)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
THURSDAY
Vocab Unit 6 Quiz
Completed draft of Romeo & Juliet theme essay
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Monday (April 26)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
3. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
LAST CHANCEBLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Friday (April 23)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
3. Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
4/26 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Thursday (April 22)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Essay Outline Sheet
FOR MONDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Tuesday (April 21)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Monday (April 19)
TONIGHT
1. Review for Midterm Exam - See Review Sheet
2. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
3. Complete Book of Interest reading schedule
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Friday (April 16)
TONIGHT
1. Review for Midterm Essay - plot details, characters, theme ideas
2. Complete Vocab / Grammar review - WRITE OUT CORRECTED SENTENCES FROM BACK PAGE!
3. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS MONDAY
FUTURE DATES
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.3-1.4
Complete Study questions
Complete Multiple Choice - 1.1 DO NOT WRITE ON PACKETS! Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
FOR FRIDAY
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Complete Romeo and Juliet 2.2 paraphrase
TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.2-1.2
Complete Study questions
Write a reflection on your part in composing The Daily Olympian article (75-100 words) :
1. What paragraph did you write?
2. What else did you contribute to the article/page?
FOR THURSDAY Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Friday (March 19)
TONIGHT
Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities - quiz on Thursday
Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON SHEETS
FOR THURSDAY Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
TONIGHT
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" response (200 words, TWO direct quotes)
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Friday 3/5
TONIGHT
Complete "The Enormous Radio" - Answer study and inference questions
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Tuesday 3/2
TONIGHT
Read "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Complete Grammar Handout
FOR MONDAY
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Tuesday 3/2
FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Monday 3/1
TONIGHT
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit #2
FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Wednesday 2/24
TONIGHT
Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz (Study phrases and clauses)
Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response
FRIDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit #2
Tuesday 2/23
TONIGHT
Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)
Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses
DUE THURSDAY
Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz
Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response
Monday 2/22
TONIGHT
Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories
DUE WEDNESDAY
Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)
Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses
2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
2/25 - Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz
Friday 2/19
TONIGHT
Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?
2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
2/23 - Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories
2/24 - Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz next Friday)
2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Thursday 2/18
TONIGHT
Complete revision of movie persuasive essay
Complete draft of analytical reponse
FUTURE DATES
2/22 - Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?
2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
TODAY'S TASK Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.
INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold
Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Wednesday 2/17
TONIGHT
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1
TODAY'S TASK Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.
INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold
Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Tuesday 2/16
DO NOW: Review pages 743-744 in Write Source - Types of Phrases and Clause. Work on Grammar Handout
TONIGHT
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)
Complete Phrase/Clause Grammar Handout
FOR THURSDAY
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities
Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)
FUTURE DATES
2/18 - Vocab Quiz - Unit 1
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
2. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess
FOR WEDNESDAY
Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125
FOR THURSDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities
Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions
Thursday 2/4
TONIGHT
1. Review your classmates' Moodle posts. Visit TWO of the sites recommended.
Post a response identifying the sites you visited and one informative fact learn learned from each site
2. Read "Palace of Olympus" - You may take notes for use on the quiz (optional)
QUIZ - Parts of Speech, Subject/Verb Agreement, Gods and Goddesses, Ages of Man
3. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess
FOR TUESDAY
Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions
2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"
FOR THURSDAY
Read "The Ages of Man" - take notes on the FIVE ages (possible quiz)
Monday 2/1
TONIGHT
1. Read Model Persuasive Essay - Score essay using rubric
2. Get Parent Letter and Academic Integrity policy signed
3. Think about a movie that you think everyone in the class should see - What makes it worth watching?
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet
Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)
2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us TUTORIAL NOW IN ROOM 821! Homework (6/16) - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE THREE LITTLE WORDS MOODLE SITE!
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay
Homework (6/11)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay
Homework (6/10)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
Homework (6/9)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapters 2-3 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions: 1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
Homework (6/5)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapter 1 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions:
1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
TUESDAY and THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
Homework (6/4)
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/3)
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
THURSDAY - Complete grammat handout (both sides)
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/2)
WEDNESDAY - Read ch.6 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/1)
TUESDAY - Read ch.5 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
Homework (5/29)
MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9
Homework (5/27)
Research Essay Due -DO NOT FORGET WORKS CITED PAGE!
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 8
MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9
Homework (5/27)
THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 8
Homework (5/26)
Copy words and definitions, complete vocab activitties - Unit 8
THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due
Homework (5/22)
TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions
Homework (5/15)
Bring in ALL research materials
Bring in completed draft electronically
Bring in first 300 words in hard copy
TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions
Homework (5/15)
TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test
Bring in first 300 words of research essay - to be collected
Homework (5/14)
Study for Vocab Unit 7 quiz
BRING ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS FOR WRITING WORKSHOP!
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/13)
Read Abridged Book 23-24 - Take notes for quiz
Friday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/12)
Read Book 22 - Complete study questions
Thursday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/11)
Copy Vocab Unit 7 and complete activities
Homework (5/5) Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project
MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)
Homework (5/4)
TOMORROW - Meet in IMC, BRING INDEX CARDS!
Make ONE bibliography card and THREE notecards
WEDNESDAY- Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project
Homework (4/30)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!
MONDAY- Read The Odyssey Book 11- Complete study questions
MONDAY- Read Book 12 (Abridged) - Take notes for possible quiz
DO NOW-
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
Homework (4/29)
Read The Odyssey Book 11 (stop at line 268 - page 257) Complete study questions
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!
DO NOW- Use the handout to evaluate you web resource
Homework (4/28)
Read The Odyssey Book 10 (stop at page 241) Complete study questions
Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)
THURSDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
Homework (4/27)
Read The Odyssey Book 9 (stop at top of page 222) Complete study questions
Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)
Homework (4/24)
Read The Odyssey Books 5-8 (Abridged) Take notes for a quiz
Complete Book 4
Select Topic for Research Essay
Homework (4/23)
Read The Odyssey Book 4
Complete Close Reading activity
Do Now:
Complete Grammar Handout
Homework (4/22)
Read The Odyssey Book 2 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout
Do Now:
If it is Greek culture to be a hospitable host AND a respectful guest, why haven’t the suitors engaged in that behavior?
If Telemachus was a friend of yours, what advice or encouagement might you give him?
Homework (4/21)
Read The Odyssey Book 1 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout
Homework (4/9)
HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet
Complete reading and questions for "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
Homework (4/8) Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet
Homework (4/6)
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due THURSDAY
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
Homework (4/3)
Prepare for Midterm Exam
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
Homework (4/2)
Prepare for Midterm in-class essay
REVIEW THE WORKS STUDIED: plots, characters, major incidents
Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet
MONDAY
Midterm Exam
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
DO NOW
Review Unit 5 Vocab
Homework (4/1)
Complete Vocab Handout Pages 1-3
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Homework (3/30)
Study for Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
Complete first 200 words of theme essay (typed)
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Homework (3/27)
Complete sonnet paraphrase
Complete outline sheet for theme essay
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
TUESDAY - Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
First 200 words of theme essay
DO NOW - Looking back at your freshman year, what fears did you have in coming to high school? What advice would you give to next year's freshmen?
Homework (3/26)
Complete Sonnet paraphrase
Read "Hanging Fire" and answer multiple choice questions
Select theme topic for essay
TODAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial - ROOM 806
MONDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - Using evidence and details from the play, answer one of the essential questions.
Homework (3/25)
Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
MONDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - Complete 5.3 Question #2
Homework (3/24)
Read Romeo & Juliet 5.1-5.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! Skip 5.3 question #2
POSSIBLE QUIZ ON ACT 5
THURSDAY - Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - PRACTICE 6 Multiple Choice
Homework (3/23)
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.2-4.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete Grammar Handout on Romeo and Juliet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test
Homework (3/20)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.5-4.1 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete Gramar Handout pg.32
Homework (3/19)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.3-3.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz
DO NOW - Study for vocab quiz
Homework (3/18)
Complete Grammar Handout - both sides
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.1 and 3.2- Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz
DO NOW - Complete Practice 3 Multiple Choice
Homework (3/17) HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.5-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (PLEASE TYPE SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)
Homework (3/16)
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.4-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (SKIP SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)
Homework (3/13) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Complete Modern Translation Sheet 2.2
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities
Homework (3/12) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete multiple choice questions and grammar handout
Homework (3/11) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! Pun A play on words that relies on a word’s having more than one meaning or sounding like another word; used for comic effect.
EXAMPLE: "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall - and a pretty good spring and summer, too."
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Homework (3/6) Complete Grammar Sheet - Exercise 6 and review Exercise C
FOR WEDNESDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.3 - Answer Study questions
Homework (3/6)
Complete revision of Hobbit essay - review checklist
Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities
Complete Great Shakespeare Search -
Homework (3/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/25) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/24) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/23) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/20) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/19) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/18) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/17) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 Homework (2/13) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
DO NOW: Define what a teacher is. Other than the obvious answer whom do you consider a teacher? How and what do these people teach you? (goal: one page - about 130 words)
Homework (2/12) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Read "Prometheus" myth from packet - answer the following questions on loose-leaf:
1. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave or something else? Why? (35-40 words, 1 quote)
2. What human qualities does Prometheus have? (25-30 words, 1 quote)
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
Homework (2/11) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: What did you once wish for and upon receiving it feel disappointed (a gift, an experience)?
Homework (2/10) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Study for Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ
Complete Grammar Handout (prepositions and appositives)
FOR THURSDAY
Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: What does the story "A Perfect Hot Spot" teach us about the relationship between the younger and older generation? BE SURE TO START WITH A T0PIC SENTENCE!
Homework (2/9) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" questions REVISE Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ - 2/11 Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: Have you ever had a job? If so, what was it? Explain your feelings about the job.
What types of things do your parents make you do that you don’t enjoy? (goal: fill one page)
Homework (2/6) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the Hindu story "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activities: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: Write a topic sentence and list three details. "How does the Greek myth 'The Beginning of Things' demonstrate that order is made from chaos
Homework (2/5) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
For Monday
Homework (2/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
You may take handwritten notes for use of the quiz
PRINT OUT INFORMATION ON YOUR SELECTED GOD OR GODDESS
Homework (1/30) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR CLASS!
Homework (1/23) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 Homework (1/22) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 The Secret Life of Bees Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 The Secret Life of Bees Homework (1/16) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 The Secret Life of Bees Homework (1/14) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30 The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/14) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/13) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/12) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/9) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/8) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/7) The Secret Life of Bees COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP! Homework (1/6) BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY! The Secret Life of Bees Homework (1/5) HAPPY NEW YEAR! Of Mice and Men BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY! The Secret Life of Bees Homework (12/23) HAVE A RESTFUL BREAK! Of Mice and Men The Secret Life of Bees Homework (12/22) Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men The Secret Life of Bees Homework (12/18) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men Homework (12/17)
OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men Homework (12/16) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER Of Mice and Men Homework (12/12) Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men Homework (12/12) Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men Homework (12/11) Of Mice and Men Homework (12/10) Of Mice and Men Homework (12/9) Homework (12/8) Homework (12/5) Homework (12/4) Homework (12/3) Homework (12/2) Homework (12/1) Homework (11/26) HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Homework (11/25) Homework (11/24) Homework (11/21) Romeo and Juliet Essay - Due Monday!
Homework (11/20)
Take notes for a quiz
Romeo and Juliet Homework (11/19)
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6
Hospitality Respect for the Gods The Importance of Lineage Loyalty Pride and Honor Resisting Temptation Live Life to the Fullest Self-discipline The Importance of Leadership Justice Revenge Reconciliation Fate
Romeo and Juliet Homework (11/18)
Hospitality Respect for the Gods The Importance of Lineage Loyalty Pride and Honor Resisting Temptation Live Life to the Fullest Self-discipline The Importance of Leadership Justice Revenge Reconciliation Fate
Homework (11/17) Romeo and Juliet Homework (11/14) Romeo and Juliet Homework (11/13) Romeo and Juliet Homework (11/12) Romeo & Juliet Odyssey Homework (11/11)
Bring in a flashdrive or have an e-mail address where you can send your work home Romeo & Juliet Odyssey Homework (11/5) Romeo & Juliet Odyssey Homework (11/4) Romeo & Juliet Odyssey Homework (11/3) Romeo & Juliet Odyssey Homework (10/31) HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Homework (10/30) Homework (10/29) Homework (10/28) Homework (10/27) Homework (10/24) Homework (10/23) Homework (10/22) Homework (10/20) Homework (10/17)
Copy Vocab Unit 4 and complete activities - Due Monday
Answer multiple choice for scene 5
Read 1.2 through 1.4 - Answer study questions
Complete Grammar - Exercise 8
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like Read 1.1 and 1.2 - Answer study questions
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like Complete Grammar Sheet - Semicolons
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY! Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Make TWO Shakespearean insults - for our contest
Complete Grammar Sheet
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY! Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities - QUIZ MONDAY
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Mythology Unit Test Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Complete "Heroes" article and multiple choice questions
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday Complete final draft of Personal Narrative
Complete "Perseus" and "Heracles" handouts
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday Complete final draft of Personal Narrative for FRIDAY
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday Read "Perseus" myth - complete Perseus handout
Complete first draft of Personal Narrative Mythology
Briefly summarize THREE of Theseus' adventures (about 30 words each, one quote in each)
Sign Up for Dodge Poetry Festival (9/25)
Read "Prometheus" and respond to this question: Would you consider Prometheus brave, foolish, or something else? Why? (30-50 words, one qoute)
Read "Dionysos" and respond to this question: What is Dionysos' gift to humanity and how does it bring both joy and pain? (30-50 words, one qoute)
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story.
Complete Grammar Handout - Exercise 11
Study for vocab quiz Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Study for vocab quiz - Friday
Work on GodsSpace project - Due Tuesday Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ - FRIDAY Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
Homework (9/3) - Announcement: Freshman Class Council Meeting (Wed. 9/10 RM202)
WELCOME TO MR. BELSKY'S CLASS WEBSITE
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
TUTORIAL IN ROOM 204!
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I still expect you to log your homework in your assignment pad each day in class.
Here are four essential questions we will work toward answering in our time together:
Tuesday (June 22)
Homework
Complete The Secret Life of Bees student paragraph revision handout
FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!
Monday (June 21)
Homework
1. Get Grade sheet signed
2. Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!
Friday (June 18)
Homework
Read "The Chaser" and answer multiple choice questions
NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY
Thursday (June 17)
Homework
Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest
FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY
Wednesday (June 16)
Homework
Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR FRIDAY
Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Tuesday (June 15)
Homework
Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!
FOR THURSDAY
Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Friday (June 14)
Homework
Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Vocab activities for unit 10
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!
Friday (June 11)
Homework
Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete Vocab activities for unit 10
Thursday (June 10)
Homework
1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page
2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Wednesday (June 9)
Homework
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FOR FRIDAY
1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page
2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz
Tuesday (June 8)
Homework
1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!
Monday (June 7)
Homework
1. Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
2. Get Grade Sheet Signed
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!
Friday (June 4)
Homework
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE - 6/11
Thursday (June 3)
Homework
TONIGHT
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete outline for research essay
FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz
FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page
Tuesday (June 1)
Homework
TONIGHT
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)
(OPTIONAL) Take my survey about Facebook
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PCHLS3Y
FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete notesheet on sources for research essay
FOR FRIDAY (6/4)
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz
Complete outline for research essay
PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3H2TWFX
Friday (May 28)
Homework
FOR TUESDAY (6/1)
Read Chapter 2 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2)
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)
FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
Complete notesheet on sources for research essay
FOR FRIDAY (6/4)
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
Complete outline for research essay
PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3H2TWFX
RESEARCH MATERIALS
Thursday (May 27)
Homework
Complete Response on Essential Question
Make your Narrow Question
FOR TUESDAY (6/1)
Read Chapter 2 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2)
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)
FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
RESEARCH MATERIALS
Wednesday (May 26)
Homework
Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)
Tuesday (May 25)
Homework
1. Review for OMM Unit Test
2. Complete Driving Question Response revision (include textual support from source)
3. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)
Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25
Monday (May 24)
Homework
1. Complete BOTH sides of grammar handout (sentence revision)
2. Bring responses to Driving Questions to class
3. Review for OMM Unit Test (Wednesday)
4. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees (take notes for possible quiz)
Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25
Friday (May 21)
Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions
5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Thursday (May 20)
1. Study for Vocab Unit 8
FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions
5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Wednesday (May 19)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions
2. Study for Vocab Unit 8 (quiz moved to Friday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions
5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)
Tuesday (May 18)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions
2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions
2. Vocab. Unit 8 quiz
Monday (May 17)
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 - Answer Study Questions
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions
2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)
Friday (May 14)
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes
Thursday (May 13)
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes
FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER
Wednesday (May 12)
TONIGHT
1. Work on Book Review (Due TOMORROW)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
Make link to your review on Moodle
BRING IN A HARD COPY
2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE MONDAY)
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER
FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions
Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm
Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html
Tuesday (May 11)
TONIGHT
1. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE TOMORROW)
2. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
BRING IN A HARD COPY
3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)
Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm
Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html
Monday (May 10)
TONIGHT
1. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
BRING IN A HARD COPY
2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)
3. Prepare for Romeo & Juliet Farce Project (Performances start Thursday)
4. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE WEDNESDAY)
Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm
Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html
Friday (May 7)
TONIGHT
1. Complete your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS
2. Vote for your group members' book covers
3. Prepare for Romeo & Juliet Farce Project
Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html
Thursday (May 6)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule
2. Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 7
KNOW PARTS OF SPEECH
3. Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest
Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html
Tuesday (May 5)
TONIGHT
Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule
Complete revision of Theme Response for your Book of Interest
FRIDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit 7
Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest
Participate in my book cover survey here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/37XVYRV
Monday (May 3)
TONIGHT
Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule
THURSDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit 7
FRIDAY
Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest
Friday (April 30)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule
2. Revise Romeo & Juliet theme essay (Final draft Due Monday)
Wednesday (April 28)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay (First Completed Draft) - due Thursday
3. Study for Vocab. Quiz - Unit 6
MONDAY 5/3
Romeo & Juliet Theme Essay - Final Draft Due
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Tuesday (April 27)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
THURSDAY
Vocab Unit 6 Quiz
Completed draft of Romeo & Juliet theme essay
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Monday (April 26)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
3. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
LAST CHANCE BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium
Friday (April 23)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
3. Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
4/26 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Thursday (April 22)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Essay Outline Sheet
FOR MONDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Tuesday (April 21)
TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Monday (April 19)
TONIGHT
1. Review for Midterm Exam - See Review Sheet
2. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
3. Complete Book of Interest reading schedule
FUTURE DATES
4/21 - Midterm Exam
4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet
4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED
Friday (April 16)
TONIGHT
1. Review for Midterm Essay - plot details, characters, theme ideas
2. Complete Vocab / Grammar review - WRITE OUT CORRECTED SENTENCES FROM BACK PAGE!
3. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS MONDAY
FUTURE DATES
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
4/21 - Midterm Exam
4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet
Thursday (April 15)
TONIGHT
Review for Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
FUTURE DATES
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
Wednesday (April 14)
TONIGHT
Read poem and answer MC questions
Complete grammar handout - both sides
TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review
FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
Tuesday (April 13)
TONIGHT
Complete Grammar Handout - both sides
Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site
Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp
http://www.readingrants.org/
TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review
FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
Monday (April 12)
TONIGHT
Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions
Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5
FOR WEDNESDAY
Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site
Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp
http://www.readingrants.org/
TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review
FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest
Thursday (April 1)
OVER BREAK
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.1 - 5.2
Complete study questions
POSSIBLE QUIZ
Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site
Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp
http://www.readingrants.org/
FUTURE DATES
4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5
4/13 Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions
4/15 Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Wednesday (March 31)
TONIGHT
1. Read Romeo & Juliet 3.3 - 3.5
Complete study questions
2. Complete Grammar Sheet (page161)
3. Grade sheet signed by parent
IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
OVER BREAK
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.1 - 5.2
Complete study questions
FUTURE DATES
4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5
4/13 Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions
4/15 Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Tuesday (March 30)
TONIGHT
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.1 - 3.2
Complete Study questions
Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet (TYPED)
FOR THURSDAY
Grade sheet signed by parent
IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Monday (March 29)
TONIGHT
Complete Study questions 2.6
Write draft of e-mail
Complete Grammar sheet (p. 140)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Friday (March 26)
TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 2.2-2.4
Complete Romeo and Juliet 2.2 paraphrase
Complete Study questions
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Thursday (March 25)
TONIGHT
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Complete Romeo and Juliet 1.5
Complete all Act 1 Study questions (INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS)
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Wednesday (March 24)
TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.3-1.4
Complete Study questions
Complete Multiple Choice - 1.1 DO NOT WRITE ON PACKETS!
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
FOR FRIDAY
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Complete Romeo and Juliet 2.2 paraphrase
You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/
Tuesday (March 23)
TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.2-1.2
Complete Study questions
Write a reflection on your part in composing The Daily Olympian article (75-100 words) :
1. What paragraph did you write?
2. What else did you contribute to the article/page?
FOR THURSDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Friday (March 19)
TONIGHT
Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities - quiz on Thursday
Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON SHEETS
FOR THURSDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Friday (March 19)
TONIGHT
Complete Daily Olympian Article
Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**
Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities
Thursday (March 18)
TONIGHT
Review for Mythology Exam
Bring in all Mythology materials - Complete checklist
Select TWO characters for blog persona
FRIDAY
Mythology Exam
FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**
3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults
Wednesday 3/17 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY
TONIGHT
Complete Hero Essay Outline
Review for Mythology Exam
THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero
FRIDAY
Mythology Exam
FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**
3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults
Tuesday 3/16
TODAY
Read Hercules Article
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/hercules_still_struggling_to
TONIGHT
Review notes on Archetypes and Myths
Consider a subject (person / character) for Classical Hero Essay
Select TWO characters for blog persona
TUESDAY
Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam - In IMC
THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero
FRIDAY
Mythology Exam
FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**
3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults
Monday 3/15
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Review notes on Archetypes and Myths
TUESDAY
Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam
THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero
FRIDAY
Mythology Exam
Friday 3/12
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Complete "Theseus" handout
Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest
Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS
Thursday 3/11
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Complete "Theseus" handout
Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest
Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS
Wednesday 3/10
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Complete "Amusements" questions
Vocab Unit 3 - quiz
Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)
Grade sheet signed by parent
IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
FOR FRIDAY
Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest
Tuesday 3/9
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
FOR THURSDAY
Vocab Unit 3 - quiz
Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)
Grade sheet signed by parent
IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Friday 3/8
SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15
TONIGHT
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" response (200 words, TWO direct quotes)
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
Friday 3/5
TONIGHT
Complete "The Enormous Radio" - Answer study and inference questions
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
Tuesday 3/2
TONIGHT
Read "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Complete Grammar Handout
FOR MONDAY
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
Tuesday 3/2
FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases
POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Monday 3/1
TONIGHT
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit #2
FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases
POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions
Wednesday 2/24
TONIGHT
Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz (Study phrases and clauses)
Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response
FRIDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit #2
Tuesday 2/23
TONIGHT
Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)
Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses
Complete "Dionysos" myth. Answer questions #2 - about 50 words, 1 quote (page 53)
DUE THURSDAY
Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz
Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response
Monday 2/22
TONIGHT
Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories
DUE WEDNESDAY
Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)
Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses
2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
2/25 - Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz
Friday 2/19
TONIGHT
Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?
Complete GodsSpace Project
FUTURE DATES
2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
2/23 - Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories
2/24 - Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz next Friday)
2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article
Thursday 2/18
TONIGHT
Complete revision of movie persuasive essay
Complete draft of analytical reponse
FUTURE DATES
2/22 - Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?
TODAY'S TASK
Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.
INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold
Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Wednesday 2/17
TONIGHT
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1
FUTURE DATES
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
TODAY'S TASK
Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.
INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold
Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Tuesday 2/16
DO NOW: Review pages 743-744 in Write Source - Types of Phrases and Clause. Work on Grammar Handout
TONIGHT
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)
Complete Phrase/Clause Grammar Handout
FOR THURSDAY
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1
FUTURE DATES
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
Friday 2/12
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities
Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)
FUTURE DATES
2/18 - Vocab Quiz - Unit 1
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
Tuesday 2/11
TONIGHT
1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions
Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125
FOR THURSDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities
Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions
Monday 2/10
TONIGHT
1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions
2. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess
FOR WEDNESDAY
Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125
FOR THURSDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities
Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions
Thursday 2/4
TONIGHT
1. Review your classmates' Moodle posts. Visit TWO of the sites recommended.
Post a response identifying the sites you visited and one informative fact learn learned from each site
2. Read "Palace of Olympus" - You may take notes for use on the quiz (optional)
QUIZ - Parts of Speech, Subject/Verb Agreement, Gods and Goddesses, Ages of Man
3. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess
FOR TUESDAY
Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions
Tuesday 2/2
TONIGHT
1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet
Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)
2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"
FOR THURSDAY
Read "The Ages of Man" - take notes on the FIVE ages (possible quiz)
Monday 2/1
TONIGHT
1. Read Model Persuasive Essay - Score essay using rubric
2. Get Parent Letter and Academic Integrity policy signed
3. Think about a movie that you think everyone in the class should see - What makes it worth watching?
FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet
Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)
2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
TUTORIAL NOW IN ROOM 821!
Homework (6/16) - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE THREE LITTLE WORDS MOODLE SITE!
WEDNESDAY - Final Exam
REVIEW SHEET
Homework (6/15) - PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE THREE LITTLE WORDS MOODLE SITE!
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay - review Three Little Words
WEDNESDAY - Final Exam
REVIEW SHEET
Homework (6/12)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay
Homework (6/11)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay
Homework (6/10)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10
Homework (6/9)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapters 2-3 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions:
1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
Homework (6/5)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapter 1 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions:
1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
TUESDAY and THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807
Homework (6/4)
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/3)
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
THURSDAY - Complete grammat handout (both sides)
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/2)
WEDNESDAY - Read ch.6 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)
Homework (6/1)
TUESDAY - Read ch.5 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
Homework (5/29)
MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9
Homework (5/27)
Research Essay Due -DO NOT FORGET WORKS CITED PAGE!
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 8
MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9
Homework (5/27)
THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 8
Homework (5/26)
Copy words and definitions, complete vocab activitties - Unit 8
THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due
Homework (5/22)
TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions
Homework (5/15)
Bring in ALL research materials
Bring in completed draft electronically
Bring in first 300 words in hard copy
TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions
Homework (5/15)
TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test
Bring in first 300 words of research essay - to be collected
Homework (5/14)
Study for Vocab Unit 7 quiz
BRING ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS FOR WRITING WORKSHOP!
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/13)
Read Abridged Book 23-24 - Take notes for quiz
Friday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/12)
Read Book 22 - Complete study questions
Thursday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test
Homework (5/11)
Copy Vocab Unit 7 and complete activities
Homework (5/7)
Complete grammar sheets
Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o5pnmv02pUoor5ieTAwj3g_3d_3d
MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)
Homework (5/6)
Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o5pnmv02pUoor5ieTAwj3g_3d_3d
MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)
Homework (5/5)
Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project
MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)
Homework (5/4)
TOMORROW - Meet in IMC, BRING INDEX CARDS!
Make ONE bibliography card and THREE notecards
WEDNESDAY- Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project
Homework (4/30)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!
MONDAY- Read The Odyssey Book 11- Complete study questions
MONDAY- Read Book 12 (Abridged) - Take notes for possible quiz
DO NOW-
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
Homework (4/29)
Read The Odyssey Book 11 (stop at line 268 - page 257) Complete study questions
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!
DO NOW-
Use the handout to evaluate you web resource
Homework (4/28)
Read The Odyssey Book 10 (stop at page 241) Complete study questions
Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)
THURSDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
Homework (4/27)
Read The Odyssey Book 9 (stop at top of page 222) Complete study questions
Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)
Homework (4/24)
Read The Odyssey Books 5-8 (Abridged) Take notes for a quiz
Complete Book 4
Select Topic for Research Essay
Homework (4/23)
Read The Odyssey Book 4
Complete Close Reading activity
Do Now:
Complete Grammar Handout
Homework (4/22)
Read The Odyssey Book 2 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout
Do Now:
If it is Greek culture to be a hospitable host AND a respectful guest, why haven’t the suitors engaged in that behavior?
If Telemachus was a friend of yours, what advice or encouagement might you give him?
Homework (4/21)
Read The Odyssey Book 1 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout
Homework (4/9)
HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet
Complete reading and questions for "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
Homework (4/8)
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet
Homework (4/6)
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due THURSDAY
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
Homework (4/3)
Prepare for Midterm Exam
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
Homework (4/2)
Prepare for Midterm in-class essay
REVIEW THE WORKS STUDIED: plots, characters, major incidents
Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet
MONDAY
Midterm Exam
WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
DO NOW
Review Unit 5 Vocab
Homework (4/1)
Complete Vocab Handout Pages 1-3
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet
MONDAY
Midterm Exam
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
Homework (3/31)
Complete Grammar Handouts
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Homework (3/30)
Study for Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
Complete first 200 words of theme essay (typed)
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Homework (3/27)
Complete sonnet paraphrase
Complete outline sheet for theme essay
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
TUESDAY - Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
First 200 words of theme essay
DO NOW - Looking back at your freshman year, what fears did you have in coming to high school? What advice would you give to next year's freshmen?
Homework (3/26)
Complete Sonnet paraphrase
Read "Hanging Fire" and answer multiple choice questions
Select theme topic for essay
TODAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial - ROOM 806
MONDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - Using evidence and details from the play, answer one of the essential questions.
Homework (3/25)
Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
MONDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - Complete 5.3 Question #2
Homework (3/24)
Read Romeo & Juliet 5.1-5.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! Skip 5.3 question #2
POSSIBLE QUIZ ON ACT 5
THURSDAY - Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test
DO NOW - PRACTICE 6 Multiple Choice
Homework (3/23)
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.2-4.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete Grammar Handout on Romeo and Juliet
THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test
Homework (3/20)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.5-4.1 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete Gramar Handout pg.32
Homework (3/19)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.3-3.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz
DO NOW - Study for vocab quiz
Homework (3/18)
Complete Grammar Handout - both sides
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.1 and 3.2- Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz
DO NOW - Complete Practice 3 Multiple Choice
Homework (3/17) HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.5-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (PLEASE TYPE SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)
Homework (3/16)
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.4-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (SKIP SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)
FOR WEDNESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)
Homework (3/13) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Complete Modern Translation Sheet 2.2
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities
Homework (3/12) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Complete multiple choice questions and grammar handout
Homework (3/11) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!
Pun A play on words that relies on a word’s having more than one meaning or sounding like another word; used for comic effect.
EXAMPLE: "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall - and a pretty good spring and summer, too."
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Homework (3/6)
Complete Grammar Sheet - Exercise 6 and review Exercise C
FOR WEDNESDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.3 - Answer Study questions
Homework (3/6)
Complete revision of Hobbit essay - review checklist
Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities
Complete Great Shakespeare Search -
Homework (3/5)
Review for Mythology Unit Exam
Bring in Mythology Materials and Checklist
FRIDAY
Mythology Unit Exam
MONDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities
Complete Great Shakespeare Search -
Homework (3/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/25) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/24) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/23) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/20) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/19) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/18) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/17) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/13) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
DO NOW: Define what a teacher is. Other than the obvious answer whom do you consider a teacher? How and what do these people teach you? (goal: one page - about 130 words)
Homework (2/12) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
Read "Prometheus" myth from packet - answer the following questions on loose-leaf:
1. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave or something else? Why? (35-40 words, 1 quote)
2. What human qualities does Prometheus have? (25-30 words, 1 quote)
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
Homework (2/11) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: What did you once wish for and upon receiving it feel disappointed (a gift, an experience)?
Homework (2/10) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
Study for Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ
Complete Grammar Handout (prepositions and appositives)
FOR THURSDAY
Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: What does the story "A Perfect Hot Spot" teach us about the relationship between the younger and older generation? BE SURE TO START WITH A T0PIC SENTENCE!
Homework (2/9) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" questions REVISE Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ - 2/11 Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: Have you ever had a job? If so, what was it? Explain your feelings about the job.
What types of things do your parents make you do that you don’t enjoy? (goal: fill one page)Homework (2/6) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the Hindu story "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activities: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: Write a topic sentence and list three details. "How does the Greek myth 'The Beginning of Things' demonstrate that order is made from chaos
Homework (2/5) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
For Monday
Homework (2/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
You may take handwritten notes for use of the quiz
PRINT OUT INFORMATION ON YOUR SELECTED GOD OR GODDESS
Try these sites:
**http://www.pantheon.org/****http://www.mythweb.com/**
http://www.theoi.com/
Homework (1/30) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR CLASS!
Homework (1/23) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
Homework (1/22) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/16) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/14) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/14)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/13)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/12)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/9)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/8)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/7)
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/6)
BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/5) HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Of Mice and Men
BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/23) HAVE A RESTFUL BREAK!
Of Mice and Men
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/22)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/18) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/17)
OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/16) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/12)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/12)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/11)
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/10)
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/9)
Homework (12/8)
Homework (12/5)
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Homework (12/3)
Homework (12/2)
Homework (12/1)
Homework (11/26) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Homework (11/25)
Homework (11/24)
Homework (11/21)
Romeo and Juliet Essay - Due Monday!
Homework (11/20)
Romeo and Juliet
Homework (11/19)
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6
Hospitality
Respect for the Gods
The Importance of Lineage
Loyalty
Pride and Honor
Resisting Temptation
Live Life to the Fullest
Self-discipline
The Importance of Leadership
Justice
Revenge
Reconciliation
Fate
Romeo and Juliet
Homework (11/18)
Hospitality
Respect for the Gods
The Importance of Lineage
Loyalty
Pride and Honor
Resisting Temptation
Live Life to the Fullest
Self-discipline
The Importance of Leadership
Justice
Revenge
Reconciliation
Fate
Homework (11/17)
Romeo and Juliet
Homework (11/14)
Romeo and Juliet
Homework (11/13)
Romeo and Juliet
Homework (11/12)
Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
Homework (11/11)
Bring in a flashdrive or have an e-mail address where you can send your work home
Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
Homework (11/5)
Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
Homework (11/4)
Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
Homework (11/3)
Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
Homework (10/31) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Homework (10/30)
Homework (10/29)
Homework (10/28)
Homework (10/27)
Homework (10/24)
Homework (10/23)
Homework (10/22)
Homework (10/20)
Homework (10/17)
Read 1.2 through 1.4 - Answer study questions
Complete Grammar - Exercise 8
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Read 1.1 and 1.2 - Answer study questions
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Complete Grammar Sheet - Semicolons
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Make TWO Shakespearean insults - for our contest
Complete Grammar Sheet
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities - QUIZ MONDAY
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Mythology Unit Test - Tutorial Review TODAY
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Mythology Unit Test Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday
Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Complete "Heroes" article and multiple choice questions
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Complete final draft of Personal Narrative
Complete "Perseus" and "Heracles" handouts
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Complete final draft of Personal Narrative for FRIDAY
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Read "Perseus" myth - complete Perseus handout
Complete first draft of Personal Narrative
Mythology
Sign Up for Dodge Poetry Festival (9/25)
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story.
Complete Grammar Handout - Exercise 11
Study for vocab quiz
Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”
Study for vocab quiz - Friday
Work on GodsSpace project - Due Tuesday
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ - FRIDAY
Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
Homework (9/3) - Announcement: Freshman Class Council Meeting (Wed. 9/10 RM202)